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Nita RICHARDSON

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 26 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Chalmers Rest Home on Wednesday 26 August 2026, aged 86. Beloved and treasured wife of the late John. Adored and much-loved Mum & mother-in-law to Julie & Stuart, Brenda & Michael, Sue & Matt, Lynda & Tony. Precious Narnie/Nanna to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A cherished sister and aunty, and a valued friend to many. Messages and memories you would like to share with her family may be left on Nita's tribute page at vospers.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/.

A service to celebrate Nita's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 524 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Awanui Cemetery.

Arranged by Vospers Funeral Directors

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Knox Presbyterian Church

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